HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish Family Fun Run/Walk & Canicross
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HOST Park’s 2027 Cold Start Warm Finish Family Fun Run/Walk & Canicross
HOST Park’s event on January 9, 2027 at NELHA Beach Park in Kailua Kona, HI offers multiple race options along the Kona coastline and adjacent trails. The course is an out-and-back route on Makako Bay Drive and Pacific Ocean fronting trails, with some hills; about 50% of the course is on paved road and the remainder on gravel roads or sandy trails.
Race categories and participant limits:
- 10k Run/Walk limited to 200 athletes
- 5k Run/Walk limited to 250 athletes
- 5k Canicross limited to 50 athlete and dog teams
- Keiki Run free with no limit
Canicross entries require an approved hands-free dog harness, a bungee leash (4–6 ft maximum) and a human hands-free belt; one dog per runner. A no greet policy is enforced and reactive dogs are directed to a separate area; muzzles are permitted. Multiple aid stations will be available and HOST Park will feature optional seawater run-through showers on course plus cold and warm seawater foot plunges after the finish.
Registered athletes receive a finisher sun hoodie and a 5k or 10k pin. Awards include age group placements and overall top finishers for both athletes and dogs. The event includes a Health and Wellness Fair near the start and a keiki bubble party. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.